Sunday, September 1, 2024

Color Hues Challenge #94 - Rust and Green - Bouquet of Poppies Birthday Greetings (Altenew)

Hello,

A warm welcome to September and, with it, a new colour combination for Colour Hues Challenge #94, where I've selected hues of Rust and Green as inspiration for the next two weeks. Warm, earthy, rustic, metallic, Rust offers much versatility. Pair it with different shades of green and you have a combination that is utterly beautiful. Little wonder we see this duo featured in weddings, home decor, fabrics and so much more. Even Mother Nature loves this combination, bringing it to us in a variety of flowers and plants.

For fabulous Rust and Green card inspiration, look no further than the wonderful creations by our guest designer, Colleen, and my oh-so-talented teammates.

I'm smitten with the Bouquet of Poppies collection from Altenew and, after some internet sleuthing, found inspiration to use it - yet again - from a rust + green poppies fabric. The poppies are blended with a combination of Rusty Hinge distress ink and Terra Cotta ink from Pigment Craft Co. The leaves also feature a Pigment Craft Co. ink: Fiscus. The panel dies are from Studio Katia; the frame, cut using one of the collection's oval dies, is a burnished gold. Final touch: a sentiment from Taylored Expressions.


The challenge will be open until September 14th @ 9:00am (EDT)

The winners will be posted an hour before our next challenge and the overall
 winner will have the opportunity to be a future Guest Designer.

Looking forward to seeing your Rust and Green creations in the gallery.


Thank you for dropping by!


12 comments:

Julie B said...

Your poppies are gorgeous Carol and look so pretty with their gilded frame. A super take on your autumnal colours. :)

Lisa Elton said...

Wow, Carol! This is absolutely beautiful. I love the oval center on your fabulous slimline card!

Jeanne said...

Oh my goodness, Carol! Your poppies are so beautiful! I love how they are colored and the neat oval to add extra interest. So very pretty! Thank you so much for sharing this lovely card!

Karen said...

This card is fabulous, Carol! No wonder you love those poppies; they are so gorgeous. The gold frame is a wonderful addition! What a perfect slimline card!

Marcia Hill said...

WOW, WOW, WOW!!! This card is a STUNNER Carol! Your Poppies are colored so beautifully and I'm loving that really elongated oval that frames them so perfectly too! Lovely, lovely card and beautiful color pairing too...I love it!! Hugs. :0)

Nancy said...

Well, I am going to echo my teammates! This is a stunner, Carol! Love the slimline shape and that incredible Bouquet of Poppies. Love your color choices and this card. The gallery is going to be lovely, I just know it! Thanks so much!

Kim S said...

Such a stunning floral arrangement! I love the soft look of terra cotta and greens along with the interest added with the golden circle.

Tracey McNeely said...

Your cad is soooo gorgeous Carol! I love the beautiful flowers and I had so much fun creating with your colour combination!! xo

Cindy Beach said...

Kudos to you for a fabulous combo, Carol! Your card featuring the lovely poppies gorgeous! The oval and bit of gold are the perfect touch. Love it!

Stef Perry said...

Your poppies are just gorgeous Carol! They look wonderful in the slimline format to capture their full length and the frame was a brilliant add! Thanks for a great color combo to play with!

wienerhoneymooners said...

This is gorgeous Carol! Totally lovely!

Julia Aston said...

Wow Carol - this is gorgeous! what beautiful shading of the colors. The stamp is perfect for this tall slimline and what a lovely golden frame! Julia xx